He already has an assist to his name from their 4-1 winning start against Leganes.

And his extended time on the pitch for his club has seen his international chances improve - playing a full 90 minutes during Spain's 6-0 thumping of World Cup finalists Croatia, notching their second and setting up a further three.

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